Percocet is a combination of two painkillers and is in the class of drugs known as narcotic analgesics. It contains a mixture of oxycodone and acetaminophen (paracetemol) and is an effective pain killer for moderate to severe pain. Because it contains oxycodone it is considered an opiate. Percocet can be abused and is scheduled to make it more difficult to obtain. It has a high potential for addiction and needs to be carefully monitored.
Oxycodone is a narcotic pain killer that is related to the opiates like morphine. The oxycodone in Percocet is supposed to be released slowly over a period of time. The manufacturers say that you should never break, chew or crush the tablets because this increases the speed at which your body will absorb the oxycodone. There is a risk of overdose especially if a higher dose is used.
Percocet is an effective analgesic and when used as prescribed is a very efficient way of dealing with pain. Legitimate use has helped millions of people deal with debilitating pain arising from a number of conditions. It is most commonly prescribed for people suffering from cancer or with chronic pain. Percocet is only a problem when it is abused. It is an addictive drug and an addict may require treatment in a drug rehab center in South Africa in order to come off it.
Just like the opiates Percocet users can develop physical dependence. In this situation the body becomes so used to having the drug present that it adapts itself. If the Percocet is stopped suddenly the body finds that it is unable to cope without it being present and the user experiences unpleasant withdrawal effects. Physical dependency is different from addiction. You can be physically dependent on Percocet but not addicted. If you have been taking Percocet for a legitimate purpose under the direction of a physician then you might be physically dependent but not neccessarily addicted.
Physical dependence on Percocet can be managed by a doctor by slowly decreasing the dose of Percocet or by using alternative medications. This does not always have to be done in a drug rehab or detox center and might be possible to accomplish while the patient is living at home.
Doctors are generally cautious when prescribing Percocet because of its high addictive potential. They caution against using additional opiate based pain killers. If a person using Percocet uses certain other medications they interact and cause overdose or other adverse effects. Percocet is believed to be a safe and efficient pain medication when it is used according to a doctors direction.
You must keep your supply of Percocet out of reach of children and uninformed persons. Theft of prescription pills is a common way to support an addiction. Destroy any pills that are left over once your physician has told you to stop taking the medication.
If you find that you are unable to stop using Percocet and that it is causing you problems please contact us and let us help you find an effective drug rehab center in South Africa. Prompt treatment can help stop the progression of the addiction and stem the tide of destruction associated with chemical addiction.
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